Resting here during his travels, it is said the Buddha smiled and prophesied that this riverside peninsula would one day become a rich and powerful city, as it was from the 14th to the 16th century when Luang Prabang also served as the center of Buddhism for this region. Inscribed in 1995 on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Luang Prabang is still home to more than 50 Buddhist temples, three of which you’ll visit on this easy village walk along paved paths. Follow our Buddhism expert in residence Noi, who spent three years as a monk, crossing the Mekong on a traditional long tail boat.
Abandoned during the war, these once vibrant shrines are now back in use by revered abbots and masters, some of whom still practice the esoteric art of Sak Yant Buddhist tattoos. As you step inside these serene shrines, take a seat beneath Buddha statues large and small, with turmeric hued candles and scattered floral arrangements. Try to meditate under Noi’s wise guidance – “Ask those thoughts to step aside, promising them you’ll pay attention later.”
Daily, Advanced Reservations Are Required
USD 268 per couple (lunch included)
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
